UPCOMING EVENTS
Every Monday
Pilates
730 a.m. Fundamental skills for your core which involves strengthening and increasing flexibility! Instructed by Diane Horan. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Tuesday
Boot Camp
7 a.m. High energy total body workout.  Get beach ready! A high-intensity circuit style workout suitable for all ages and levels.  You will rotate through a series of exercises designed to target the whole body and keep your heart rate up. Instructed by Heidi Walls. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Tuesday and Thursday
Burn and Firm
8 a.m. High intensity insometric class.  Strength enhancing and using free weights and step for a strength increasing and overall body workout. Instructed by Caroline Luckett. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Tuesday and Thursday
Yoga on the Beach
8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kinnakeet Shores Beach Pavilion across from Spa Koru.  A beginner/intermediate class that uses a variation of asanas and themes to completely stretch & relax the body. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Wednesday
Sculpt
7:30 a.m. A quick, yet powerful, upper body workout to get your day started right. Instructed by Diane Horan. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Wednesday
Abs, Buns, and Core
8 a.m. This class targets the Abs, Buns, and Core muscles and is for all levels of fitness Instructed by Diane Horan. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Tuesday
Step & Low
5:30 p.m. A cardio workout using simple choreography and power moves on a step (an adjustable bench) or low impact on the floor. An excellent heart and osteo class. Instructed by Diane Horan. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Yoga of the Day
Mondays at 5:30 p.m, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m, Fridays at 8:30 a.m. A beginner/intermediate class that uses a variation of asanas and themes to completely stretch & relax the body. Instructed by Tami Thompson. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Thursday
Ju-Jitsu
6:30 p.m. Japanese martial art form, instructed by Ryan Dawson. Adults 18 and over only. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Thursday
Body Core
7 a.m. Join Suzette Caldeira for one-hour of core conditioning exercises to improve overall body strength and tone the core and abs. Body Core is a challenging and fast-paced class for the intermediate and advanced. For more information, please call Spa Koru at (252) 995-3125 or visit SpaKoru.com

Every Tuesday Starting March 24 – November 24
REAL Night School
A FREE EVENT for kiteboarders of all abilities. Each week features a new topic for our group lecture as well as a question and answer session for those in the audience. Many industry team riders and designers participate as guest speakers during REAL Night School. Celebs and icons like Stan Radev, Jason Slezak, Lou Wainman, Andre Phillip, Julien Fillion, Aaron Sales, Robby Naish, Jimmy Redmond, John Bryja, Pat Rawson, Bill “Stretch” Reidel and more are people you will meet, learn from and get to ask questions to during REAL Night School. This FREE event is held every Tuesday Night at 6pm. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events.

Every Thursday Starting July 2 - August 6
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
Bring the children for story time sponsored by Duck’s two book stores: Duck’s Cottage and Island Book Store. Story time will be held in the Town’s picnic shelter at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays beginning July 2 and continue through Thursday, August 6. Story Time is geared to children between the ages of three (3) and seven (7).

Now - April 1, 2010
6th Annual Outer Banks SPCA Awareness Photo Contest
This Annual photo contest is open to ALL Pampered Pets with a photo taken on The Outer Banks. Please see details at pamperedpetsguide.com. Our annual publication runs from May - May so the deadline each year is April 1st. If you miss the deadline your entry will go into the next years contest.

Now - August 22
Manteo Farmer's Market
George Washington Creef Park on the Manteo Waterfront. Open May 16 - August 22 (Saturdays) from 8am - 12pm. Rain or Shine. Where all the cool cows buy their flowers, herbs and pies! For more information visit townofmanteo.com

Now - August 20
72nd Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre. Monday - Saturday at 8 p.m. (no performance on July 4, 11, 18, or August 8, 15). Compelling unsolved mystery of America’s beginnings. Featuring music, dance, drama, riveting action, and special effects with lavish costumes and sets. Children 11 and under are free on Monday and Friday and half price on Saturday with a paying adult. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

Now - August 20
Backstage Tours of The Lost Colony
Waterside Theatre. 6 p.m. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

Now - August
Porch Programs - Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station
All programs run June, July and August at 2:00 pm at 1911 Station, except Beach Apparatus Drill which starts at the 1874 Station. All programs last about one hour. All are free with regular paid admission for self-guided tour of 7 acre, 8 building site.

Monday – Live from the Set of Nights in Rodanthe. 2:00 p.m. Chicamacomico Site Operations Manager, Linda Molloy, had a role in this Warner Brothers movie opposite Richard Gere. Come hear her exciting story and ask her to autograph the book and DVD available in the Gift Shop. A most unique vacation souvenir.

Tuesday – America’s Forgotten Heroes: Amazing True Local Wreck & Rescue Stories. 2:00 p.m. Site Manager James Charlet gives a brief overview of the United States Life-Saving Service, predecessor to today’s Coast Guard, and highlights some of the unique and special things about the Chicamacomico site. Then he narrates in detail three dramatic and daring rescues that happened right here, culminating with the nearly unbelievable Mirlo rescue of 1918.

Wednesday – The REAL Taffy of Taffy of Torpedo Junction. 2:00 p.m. Taffy of Torpedo Junction was a fictional work first published by the University of North Carolina Press in 1957 and recently re-released. It tells the dramatic story of a 12 year old girl living on Hatteras Island and is set during World War Two. It was written by Nell Wise Wechter who previously had been a teacher at the only school on Hatteras Island. One of Mrs. Wechter students was the then 12 year old Carol Dillon. The Taffy character was based on her. Ms. Dillon is alive and well as the owner and operator of the Outer Banks Motel in Buxton, where the lighthouse is. As is often the case, the truth is better than the fiction. Come hear Carol tell about this incredible and little-known period in our history . And yes, the book is available for purchase and autographing.

Thursday – The Beach Apparatus Drill. 2:00 p.m. This popular re-enactment of the historic Breeches Buoy rescue is only performed in two places in the entire country; and Chicamacomico is proud that ours is the only one performed by active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel! A unique and interesting demonstration.

Friday – What REALLY Happened to the Lost Colony? 2:00 p.m. Once you know the basic true facts, it is no mystery at all! Scott Dawson will mesmerize you with his vast knowledge and stacato style. He is the author of a book on the subject and lectures widely. And why this topic at a life-saving station? Because in their day they were the social, cultural and educational centers of their villages. This is precisely the kind of topic a visitor would hear there. chicamacomico.net

July
Evening racing at Nor'banks Sailing in Duck
Monday Evenings in June,July and August.  Evening racing takes place at Nor'Banks Sailing in Duck.  Racing begins 2 hours before Sunset and all small sailboats are welcome.  Come and charter a boat or bring your own and participate in some very casual "beer can" races on the water behind Nor'Banks Sailing in Duck.  For more information call Jon Britt at 252-202-6880.

July
Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals
July, August and September - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

July 1 - 3
Outer Banks Sandsculpture Festival
A Benefit for the Prevention of Skin Cancer. Kitty Hawk Sports, Jockey’s Ridge Crossing, Nags Head Why: At a time of year when many families flock to the beach for their first rays of the summer, this event will help educate them on the virtues of sun protection.

What: A professional sand sculpturing company will create a unique sandsculpture including logos of all the sponsors, and featuring the Peace Frog character. The professional sculpturing starts Wednesday and will be finished by Thursday evening. Outer Banks Hospital will be conducting skin cancer screenings and public education.

New: Sand Clinic Thursday at 2 p.m. and Kids Sandsculpturing Contest Friday 10-12.

Theme: Hippy 60s and early 70s. Peace, Love, etc.

Benefit: A portion of sales of a special Peace Frogs t-shirt will be contributed to the Outer Banks Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center in support of its services and programs. For more information please call Ralph Buxton at (252) 441-9200 x28 or email ralph@kittyhawksports.com

July 1- July 3
Summer Children’s Performance Series: Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band
Visit Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Film Theatre at 10:30 a.m. for this great show. Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band have a rare talent when even a two-year-old can sing along, and Mom and Dad have just as much fun as the kids! The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 1-July 3
Alex and the Kaleidoscope Band Presents Animals We Dream in Concert
Alex and the Kaleidoscope band performs their latest album at the Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Outdoor Pavilion at 8:00 p.m. Journey across the globe and into the wild and wonderful world of the Animal Kingdom. Celebrate our environment with a concert the whole family can enjoy. Adults- $5; children 5 and under- free; Friends of Elizabeth II- free. (252) 475-1500 roanokeisland.com

July 2
OBXtreme Magic
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. Choose from two shows at 4 & 7 pm Starring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! Hilton Garden Inn, Milepost 1 on the Beach Road. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets: $19.95 Adults, $17.95 Seniors, $7 Children.

July 2
Discovery Thursdays
Discovery Thursdays at The Elizabethan Gardens, will include up to five interactive activities that families will enjoy together. These activities will focus on a specific aspect of The Gardens. Participants will gain further understanding and appreciation of The Gardens and Elizabethan Times which they can apply as they later tour The Elizabethan Gardens. Located in our air-conditioned theater.  (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 2
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Every Thursday evening in July and August – 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

July 2
Thirsty Thursdays
Free fountain soft drink with the purchase of a 3-game laser tag admission. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tea with the Queen
Waterside Theatre. 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Have an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court. The Queen’s tea also includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre and a complimentary souvenir program. Advance reservations required. Tickets are $22 for Adults, $11 for Youth (7-18 years). (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Simon’s Pirate Adventure
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come with your bawdy crew to be dressed like a pirate, talk like a pirate and act like a pirate. Enjoy Simon Fernando’s famous Carolina pirate friends as they reenact their dramatic high seas adventures. Simon’s Pirate Adventure includes a backstage tour of Waterside Theatre, a keepsake photo of you with a pirate and delicious pirate’s feast. 24-hour advance reservations required. Tickets are $22 for Adults, $11 for Youth (7-18 years). (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
This popular evening concert series returns for its third season. For six weeks, local musical groups will take the stage at the Duck Town Park gazebo. The concerts are from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 30 through August 6. The current schedule of performances is:
Tuesday, June 30– Aquarium (Rock)
Thursday, July 2– Watson and Calhoun (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 7– Kim Kalman (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals)
Thursday, July 9– Sandy Mountain Boys (Bluegrass)
Tuesday, July 14– Greg Shelton Trio (Acoustic Rock)
Thursday, July 16– Roots in the Sand (Bluegrass/Rock)
Tuesday, July 21– Laura Martier (Jazz)
Thursday, July 23– Scott Franson/Christine Young (Acoustic Rock)
Tuesday, July 28– Ruth Wyand (Folk/Blues/Country/Americana)
Thursday, July 30– The Wilder Brothers (Acoustic Classic Rock/Blues)

July 2- September 3
Boardwalk Marsh Exploration
Enjoy a free guided walk around Roanoke Island Festival Park with an environmental Educator from the NC Coastal Federation. The walk begins at 2:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Visitors Center. Guests of all ages are welcome on this 45-60 minute stroll around the boardwalk. Please call the NC Coastal Federation with any questions at 252-473-1607.

July 3
Beach Food Pantry
Clean out your pantry before you head home. Donate a non-perishable food item for the Beach Food Pantry and purchase 3 laser tag games for the price of 2. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 3
Showcase Magic & Comedy Show
Kitty Hawk. 7:30 pm at Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5, Kitty Hawk. Featuring World-renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. View clips at obxtrememagic.com Tickets $19.95 Adults, $18.95 Seniors, $7 Children. (252) 261-7505. Event URL: outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

July 3
Duck’s 5th Annual Fourth of July Parade
9:00 a.m., with an after-event following at the Duck Town Park featuring music by Ruth Wyand & Friends. PLEASE NOTE that the parade is being held on Friday, July 3 which is the designated legal holiday so as not to conflict with weekend summer traffic. The one-mile parade route is the same annually and begins at Scarborough Lane and continues down Ocean Way and then Christopher Drive. For registration information, contact the Town at (252) 255-1234 or at info@townofduck.com or townofduck.com

July 3
First Friday
Downtown Manteo Waterfront. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. First Friday is a fun-filled, family oriented street festival held the first friday of each month. firstfriday-roanokeisland.com

July 3
“Lost Art” Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Dare County Arts Council Gallery and Courtyard. Join Dare County Arts Council and The Lost Colony for an artful gathering celebrating art inspired by The Lost Colony. Ticket includes wine, light fare and fun. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 3
Pawtriotic Pups
5-7 p.m. "Pawtriotic" themed celebration for pets & people. Costume contest with prizes, dog games and refreshments for people & pets. (252) 473-2094 or obxpuparazzi.com

July 3 - 31
“Lost Art”
A juried collaboration between Dare County Arts Council and The Lost Colony. Dare County Arts Council Gallery. (252) 473-5558 or darearts.org

July 4
America Celebrates with Western Carolina University
8 p.m. Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. A group of musical theatre students from Western Carolina University’s College of Fine and Performing Arts will perform as part of the Fourth of July celebration at the Roanoke Island Festival Park. The troupe, the Western Carolina University Catamount Starz, will take the park’s stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, performing a selection of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, Broadway, patriotic and light classical song and dance. The eight performers will be accompanied by a 10-member orchestra composed of WCU music instructors, students and alumni, and other professional musicians. Amy Jones, resident vocal director and choreographer at Flat Rock Playhouse: The State Theatre of North Carolina, will direct and choreograph the Fourth of July show, titled “What a Country: A Celebration of America.” The leader of WCU’s musical theatre program is Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann, former actor and director of the outdoor drama “The Lost Colony.” Mann, who holds the Carolyn Plemmons Phillips and Ben R. Phillips Distinguished Professorship in Musical Theatre at WCU, originated several roles on Broadway, including performances in “Beauty and the Beast,” “Cats,” “Les Miserables” and “The Scarlett Pimpernel.” For more information call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

July 4
Evening fireworks held throughout Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. outerbanks.org

July 4
Hatteras Civic Association. Fireworks Display. (252) 986-2579.

July 4
17th Annual Independence Day Festival of Fireworks
6 p.m. Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family at Currituck Heritage Park. Fireworks will begin at dusk overlooking the Currituck Sound. Bring blankets or beach chairs and enjoy the best fireworks display on the Outer Banks! Admission is free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

July 4
REAL Stars and Stripes
July 4th Weekend is a great time to be in Cape Hatteras, NC. This is a historically epic weekend for sessions as well as a great weekend for being outside and enjoying the weather, the beach and the water! We will have live music and REAL Flagship Store Specials and Giveaways. MOJO’s Sunset Café will be blowing it up on the back deck with great food, beer and wine and unbelievable views of the Pamlico Sound. Join us for another epic weekend on the Outer Banks! Festivities all weekend long. For more information: (252)987-6000 or REAL Events. Don’t Kite Surf or Standup?  Take your first sessions with REAL!
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July 5
Check-in Day Specials
$7 laser tag games until 4 PM. Not valid with other coupons. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 6 - 23
Dixie and Linda Browning - Watercolorist
Art Gallery at Roanoke Island Festival Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 6 - 24
Summer Dance Camp
*PRESCHOOL CAMP*: Little Ballerina/Broadway Babies/Tumbling for Tots
Ages 6-Adult: Classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Acrobatics, Irish Riverdance, Drama, Musical Theatre
Walk-ins Welcomed!
(252) 480-0506, obxdance.com

July 7 - August 13
Duck’s Summer Music Series
Duck Town Stage. 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This popular evening concert series returns for its 3rd season. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and enjoy an early evening concert on the green in Duck. The concerts are free. (252) 255-1286 or townofduck.com

July 7, 14, 21, 28
Munchkin' Madness
Laser Tag for the little guys & gals, 5-10 years old. A great time for the younger laser tag player to play against other similarly aged kids. (252) 480-8512 or obxgearworks.com

July 7
Full Moon Madness...Tag Till You Drag
(8pm-11pm) Every full moon Gearworks goes crazy and opens up the arena for a great All You Can Play session. $18...3 games guaranteed. 4-5 games are typical in a 3 hour session. Space is limited. Reservations encouraged 252-480-8512. More info at obxgearworks.com.

July 7
Children's Knight Magic Camps
Whalehead Club, Corolla. $15.00. Every Tuesday morning at 9am-explore the history of magic & learn a few tricks from Clive Allen, world traveled magician. Meet at the picnic shelter. Appropriate for children 5 and above. For information call 252-453-9040. Event URL: whaleheadclub.org

July 7
The Diary of Adam and Eve
This Family Fun Summer Series, at The Elizabethan Gardens, is highlighted by The Diary of Adam & Eve, a one act play from the Broadway Musical The Apple Tree. The performances in The Gardens air- conditioned theater run Tuesdays at 2:30 pm July 7-August 11. Based on a short story by Mark Twain and set to words and music by the team of Harnick and Bock who created Fiddler on the Roof, this light comedy is the perfect story for a garden setting. Younger family members can enjoy a concurrent program, A Snake in the Grass, if they choose not to see the play. (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 7-10
Summer Children’s Performance Series: Kinobe Soul Beat Africa
Performance begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Film Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The young artist, Kinobe, is one of the leading figures in African traditional and contemporary world music and is growing into an international star. The 24 year-old Kinobe and his crew, “Soul Beat Africa,” take on Uganda’s ethnic sounds and fuse tradition with modern instrumentation. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the Park. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 7, 8, 9, 10
Kinobe Concert
Soul Beat Africa performs at the Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park at 8:00 p.m. Soul Beat Africa is the new voice of Ugandan music. These musicians are gifted instrumentalists steeped in the music of their homeland, but with ears opened to the sounds of the world at large. “Some of the most exquisite music coming out of Africa today,” says Zina Saro-Wiwa of the BBC. Adults $5; children 5 and under- free; Friends of Elizabeth II- free. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 8
OBXtreme Magic
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. Choose from two shows at 4 & 7 pm Starring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! Hilton Garden Inn, Milepost 1 on the Beach Road. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets: $19.95 Adults, $17.95 Seniors, $7 Children.

July 8
Wild Wednesdays
Join nature photographer, Jeff Lewis, at The Elizabethan Gardens, as he shows stunning photos of the flora and fauna found in The Gardens. Located in our air-conditioned theater.  (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 8
Mad Jack Adult Comedy and Magic
Kitty Hawk. Hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre side-show stunts you will never forget all performed live on stage at the Hilton Garden Inn! This show is a riot, but contains adult language and subject matter. 9:30 pm. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95.

July 8, 15, 22, 29
MORNING THEATER AND MUSIC SERIES
The cast from The Lost Colony Musical Theater will be in Duck on Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12 presenting music and shows from its repertoire. All shows are at 10:00 a.m. Check back soon for specific performances.
July 8 – Charlotte's Web Preview Show
July 15 – Jesus Christ Superstar Preview Show
July 22 – Madrigal Chorus with Special Guests Queen Elizabeth I and Simon Fernando
July 29 – Charlotte's Web Preview Show

July 9
Thirsty Thursdays
Free fountain soft drink with the purchase of a 3-game laser tag admission. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 9
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Every Thursday evening in July and August – 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

July 9
Discovery Thursdays
Discovery Thursdays at The Elizabethan Gardens, will include up to five interactive activities that families will enjoy together. These activities will focus on a specific aspect of The Gardens. Participants will gain further understanding and appreciation of The Gardens and Elizabethan Times which they can apply as they later tour The Elizabethan Gardens. Located in our air-conditioned theater.  (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 9
OBXtreme Magic
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. Choose from two shows at 4 & 7 pm Starring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. Incredible Illusions, Mind-Bending Magic and Comedy Audience Participation Live on Stage! Hilton Garden Inn, Milepost 1 on the Beach Road. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets: $19.95 Adults, $17.95 Seniors, $7 Children.

July 10, 17, 24, 31
AUTHOR DISCUSSION SERIES
New for 2009, is an Author Discussion Series coordinated by the Town in conjunction with Duck's Cottage Book Store. This six-week series will be held on Fridays from July 10 through August 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Town Picnic Shelter and will feature regional and local authors who will focus on Outer Banks topics including history, food, and culture. Following the discussion, attendees are invited back to Duck's Cottage for author signings. The current schedule is:
Friday, July 10 – Kitchen Memories/Anne Parsons & Alexandra Greeley
Friday, July 17-- Outer Banks Edge: A Photographic Panorama/Steve Alterman
Friday, July 24 – The Outer Banks Cookbook/Elizabeth Wiegand
Friday, July 31 – Beachcomber's Odyssey, Treasures from a Collected Past/S. Deacon Ritterbush

July 10
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

July 10
Showcase Magic & Comedy Show
Kitty Hawk 7:30 pm at Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5, Kitty Hawk. Featuring World-Renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. View clips at www.obxtrememagic.com Tickets $19.95 Adults, $18.95 Seniors, $7 Children. (252) 261-7505. Event URL: outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

July 10
Beach Food Pantry
Clean out your pantry before you head home. Donate a non-perishable food item for the Beach Food Pantry and purchase 3 laser tag games for the price of 2. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 11
Check-in Day Specials
$7 laser tag games until 4 PM. Not valid with other coupons. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 11, 18
Jesus Christ Superstar
Waterside Theatre. The Lost Colony presents the ground breaking theatrical masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. This rock musical, a dramatized version of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, is timeless and for the times. Advance tickets: $15 for Preferred Seating, $10 for House Seats. Performance day tickets: $20 for Preferred Seating, $15 for House Seats. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 11
Opening Night Superstar Party
Celebrate the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar! The post-performance party features hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an opportunity to meet the talented cast and crew. Tickets are $12 per person. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 11 - 12
30th Annual Wright Kite Festival
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A festival for all ages with a spectacular kite show put on by Larger than Life Kites. Come see a 100 ft. octopus, 50 ft. scuba diver and many other kites which dance in the air. Stunt kites demos, games, kids kite making, and contests. (252) 441-4124, (877) FLY-THIS or kittyhawk.com

July 12
Check-in Day Specials
$7 laser tag games until 4 PM. Not valid with other coupons. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 13
Meet the Author
Waterside Theatre’s Gift Shop Kiosk. 7 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. Children’s book authors will be available to sign autographs and greet young readers before The Lost Colony’s Monday performance. Lost Colony admission ticket required. (252) 473-2127 or thelostcolony.org

July 13
425th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages Opening Ceremony
Outdoor Pavilion at Roanoke Island Festival Park. 6 – 8 p.m. Commemoration of the first landing of English ships in the New World. 425 candles will illuminate the Outdoor Pavilion stage as we kick-off a week-long celebration. Several Elizabethan performers and activities will fill the lawn. A birthday cake will be cut. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com

July 13-17
425th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages
Roanoke Island Festival Park will feature special programming in all of its venues to commemorate the landing of the first English ships in the New World. Guest performers include the Guilde of St. Andrew a Renaissance Faire performers from Raleigh, NC. Elizabethan food and drink will be demonstrated and offered as samples along with games and pastimes, textiles and tailoring and arms and armor. Dance performances are scheduled each day at 2 p.m. and music at 4 p.m. A passport program will be offered for children’s participation throughout the different venues of the Park. When completed, they will receive a complimentary T-shirt of the Elizabeth II, the Park’s 16th century representative sailing ship, to color. The Outer Banks History Center will host an exhibit of memorabilia from the numerous events relating to America’s Four Hundredth Anniversary Commemoration held 1584-1587. The display will be located in the OBHC Reading Room. For more information, call (252) 475-1500 or visit roanokeisland.com

July 14
Mad Jack Adult Comedy and Magic
Nags Head. Hilarious comedy, amazing magic and bizarre side-show stunts you will never forget all performed live on stage at Kellys Restaurant & Tavern! This show is a riot, but contains adult language and subject matter. 9:30 pm. (252) 489-9219. Event URL: obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95.

July 14
The Diary of Adam and Eve
This Family Fun Summer Series, at The Elizabethan Gardens, is highlighted by The Diary of Adam & Eve, a one act play from the Broadway Musical The Apple Tree. The performances in The Gardens air- conditioned theater run Tuesdays at 2:30 pm July 7-August 11. Based on a short story by Mark Twain and set to words and music by the team of Harnick and Bock who created Fiddler on the Roof, this light comedy is the perfect story for a garden setting. Younger family members can enjoy a concurrent program, A Snake in the Grass, if they choose not to see the play. (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 14 - 17
Summer Children’s Performance Series: Magic Show
Experience this incredible live show at 10:30 a.m. in our Film Theatre. The price of admission is included in the general admission ticket to the park. (252) 475-1500 Event URL: roanokeisland.com

July 15 - 16
OBX Summer Arts Festival
Hilton Garden Inn, Kitty Hawk. 10-7 the first day and 10-5 the second day. Featuring local artists. Free. For more information please email jcalex2@gmail.com

July 15
The Showcase Magic & Comedy Show
Kitty Hawk. 7:30 pm at Outer Banks Music Showcase, Milepost 4.5, Kitty Hawk. Featuring World-renowned Illusionists Clive Allen & Tracy. View clips at obxtrememagic.com. Tickets $19.95 Adults, $18.95 Seniors, $7 Children. (252) 261-7505. Event URL: outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

July 15
Wild Wednesdays
Join nature photographer, Jeff Lewis, at The Elizabethan Gardens, as he shows stunning photos of the flora and fauna found in The Gardens. Located in our air-conditioned theater.  (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 16
Thirsty Thursdays
Free fountain soft drink with the purchase of a 3-game laser tag admission. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 16
Summer Concert Series on the South Lawn
Every Thursday evening in July and August – 6:30 p.m. to sunset. Relax on the south lawn at Currituck Heritage Park and enjoy the musical talents of students from the NC School of the Arts and local musicians. On the historic Whalehead Club front porch, a variety of music from past to present to please all ages will be performed; including jazz, blues, folk, and classic rock. Bring a beach chair or blanket and watch the sun set over the Currituck Sound while supporting the musical arts! Snack concessions will be available. Pets on leash welcome. Admission & parking are free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

July 16
Discovery Thursdays
Discovery Thursdays at The Elizabethan Gardens, will include up to five interactive activities that families will enjoy together. These activities will focus on a specific aspect of The Gardens. Participants will gain further understanding and appreciation of The Gardens and Elizabethan Times which they can apply as they later tour The Elizabethan Gardens. Located in our air-conditioned theater.  (252) 473-3234 or elizabethangardens.org

July 17
OBXtreme Magic at Roanoke Island Festival Park
Come to Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Outdoor Pavilion at 8 p.m. and witness mind-blowing illusions, unforgettable magic and comedy with audience participation that the whole family will love. See people appear, vanish and float in the air! Don’t miss this most amazing family experience. $5 adults; Children 5 and under free; Friends of Elizabeth II free. (252) 475-1500 Event URL: roanokeisland.com

July 17
The Outer Banks Grand Ole' Opry Show
7:30 pm. (252) 261-7505, outerbanksmusicshowcase.com

July 17
Beach Food Pantry
Clean out your pantry before you head home. Donate a non-perishable food item for the Beach Food Pantry and purchase 3 laser tag games for the price of 2. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 18
Check-in Day Specials
$7 laser tag games until 4 PM. Not valid with other coupons. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.

July 19
Laura Long Concert
Laura Long performs at 4:00 p.m. in Roanoke Island Festival Park’s Film Theatre. The annual concert is performed by a member of the Lost Colony Choir. (252) 475-1500 or roanokeisland.com for more information.

July 19
Check-in Day Specials
$7 laser tag games until 4 PM. Not valid with other coupons. For more information about Gearworks Laser Tag & Fun Center visit obxgearworks.com.



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